Maxwell Hunley Rare Books.

Dates:
Active 1952
Active 1967

Biographical notes:

Maxwell Hunley Rare Books was an antiquarian bookselling firm located on Santa Monica Boulevard in Beverly Hills, Calif. Hunley (1900-1990) specialized in Americana and modern first editions. He maintained jovial relationships with his customers and friends, as evidenced in both his business and personal correspondence. In 2002 the Zamorano Club published an interview with Hunley, in limited edition entitled, A true and authentic account of the life of the distinguished bibliophile and bookseller Maxwell Hunley, Esq.: as heard from his own lips.

From the description of Records, 1952-1967. (University of California, Los Angeles). WorldCat record id: 40946085

Biography

Maxwell Hunley Rare Books was an antiquarian bookselling firm located on Santa Monica Boulevard in Beverly Hills, California. Hunley specialized in Americana and modern first editions. He maintained jovial relationships with his customers and friends, as evidenced in both his business and personal correspondence. In 2002 the Zamorano Club published an interview with Hunley, in limited edition, entitled A true and authentic account of the life of the distinguished bibliophile and bookseller Maxwell Hunley, Esq.: as heard from his own lips.

From the guide to the Maxwell Hunley Rare Books records, 1952-1967, (University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Department of Special Collections.)

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Subjects:

  • Antiquarian booksellers
  • Antiquarian booksellers

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Places:

  • California, Southern (as recorded)